Hrad Kokořín
Romantically reconstructed private castle in the Kokořín Valley, with a tour of the old palace and a view from the tower.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
By the 16th century Kokořín Castle no longer met the growing demands for living, and it was in poor condition. After the Thirty Years' War Emperor Ferdinand classed it among the “cursed” castles that were not allowed to be repaired, and the castle became merely a decaying part of the estate. According to legend, robber knights led by Petrovský z Petrovic, the terror of the whole area, lived in it.
In the 19th century the castle was already a ruin, admired by Romantic artists such as Karel Hynek Mácha, Josef Navrátil and Antonín Mánes. In 1895 the castle returned to public attention thanks to the Klub českých turistů (Club of Czech Tourists), which presented its model at the Ethnographic Exhibition in Prague and partly opened it to the public.
In 1896 the estate was bought by Václav Špaček ze Starburgu, and in 1911 he began an extensive reconstruction with the help of leading historians. His son Jan completed it in 1918; it was the first comprehensively conceived rescue of a medieval ruin in Bohemia. After 1950 the castle passed to the state, and in 2006 it returned to the heirs of the Špaček family, who continue to open it to the public.
Highlights
- tour of the old palace with a guide
- separate galleries and a lookout from the tower
- castle in the romantic landscape of the Kokořín Valley
- the first comprehensive rescue of a medieval ruin in Bohemia
- Operated by
- Soukromý majitel (rod Špačků)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 140 Kč |
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| Reduced | 100 Kčstudents aged 15–26, pensioners aged 65 and over, and disabled persons |
| Children & teens | 80 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children under 15 pay CZK 80; children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 100 KčPensioners aged 65 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 100 KčDisabled persons. |
| Students & apprentices | 100 KčStudents aged 15 to 26. |
| Families | 340 KčFamily ticket for 2 adults and 2 children aged 6 to 15. |
| Lookout tower only (Route II) – adults | 70 KčStudents, pensioners and disabled persons CZK 70; children under 15 pay CZK 50; children under 6 enter free. |
| Dog | 30 KčDog fee for Route I and Route II. |
The basic price applies to Route I: a guided tour of the old palace, including separate access to the galleries and the lookout from the tower.
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Weddings / ceremonies
A wedding ceremony or other private event can be held at the castle.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The first route is with a guide (old palace, separately the galleries and the lookout from the tower). The second route is a separate lookout from the tower. |
